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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,510

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,590 $18,995 $26,990 $22,990 $22,895 $31,180 $23,945
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225            
Power steering (optional) 450            
Tachometer 120            
Heated front seats 220            
CD changer, in-dash 150            
Fog lights 110            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0            
Power steering (optional) 0            
Tachometer 0            
Heated front seats 0            
CD changer, in-dash 0            
Fog lights 0            
Options (change) 1,275 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,510 $19,790 $27,785 $23,785 $23,690 $31,975 $24,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,423
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3170hp I5170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionS5M5S7M6M5S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,510$19,790$27,785$23,785$23,690$31,975$24,740
Adjustments for Features-9100-3,400-1,565-3,115-6,040-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,600$19,790$24,385$22,220$20,575$25,935$22,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,595$2,430$785$6,145$2,950

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelfortwoJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPassion2.5L SEHybrid SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000      
5-speed manual $0  $0  
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Rearview camera     $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150 
Rear-engine configuration$0      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300      
Rear spoiler  $200  $200 
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 $325 $325
CD player $125 $125 $125 
HD radio  $50 $50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25 $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Compass  $0  $0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200  $200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$3,335$2,425$5,825$3,990$5,540$8,465$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0$3,400$1,565$3,115$6,040$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-3,268-1,505-2,995-5,804-1,923

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelfortwoJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.5 in104.4 in
Length106.1 in182.2 in
Width61.4 in70.0 in
Height60.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.5 ft3

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